Unraveling the Genetic Basis of Nicotine Addiction for Novel Therapeutic Strategies

NCT06471387 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2024-06-25

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Summary

This case-control study aims to investigate the genetic and molecular bases of nicotine addiction to identify potential therapeutic targets. The project will involve drug repurposing using Mendelian Randomization, a smoking cessation intervention, and the analysis of methylation status in participants undergoing nicotine withdrawal.

Conditions

  • Smoking Cessation
  • Smoking Cessation Intervention
  • Nicotine Addiction
  • Epigenetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetic Epidemiology

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Flexiquit Smoking Cessation Intervention

Participants will enter a 6-week (once weekly) self-delivered computerized intervention program called Flexiquit. Developed and validated by Clinical Psychologists of the Department of Psychology at the University of Cyprus, Flexiquit is an avatar-led app designed to support smoking cessation. It aims to assist with abstinence and monitor participants' progress through personalized modules and assessments.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Cyprus

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-11-01
Primary Completion
2025-10-31
Completion
2025-10-31

Countries

  • Cyprus

Study Locations

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